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The Left Page

Frank and Leon
Capitalism
Science Fiction
Trauma
Video Games
Dragon Age
Literature
Fascism
Scavenger's Reign
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Horror
Character Dynamics
Moby Dick
Fantasy Literature
Dune
Ciri
Geralt
Berserk
China Miéville
Star Wars
Canon

A Podcast Where A Historian and a Social Scientist Explore Phenomenon in Media and Art Find more of our work and projects at linktr.ee/leftpagehbm

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We're back into Science Fiction, and with a great friend and comrade! As Breht from RevLeftRadio fame joins us to talk about the relationship of this genre and Empires.

Talking the roots of imperial representation, how we can critique them, and how... more

This time we go into how we think about Pathology in media and videogames, while still talking about gaming news and the Left Page Book Club, enjoy!

itinerary: 00:00:00-01:03:21 - Intro + Summer Games Fest + Minute AI rambling 01:03:21-01:55:05: - ... more

We continue our travails this time with disecting the discourses around power fantasies and an interesting track through one of videogames largest franchises. Itinerary: 00:00:00 - 00:15:52 Intro (What are we up to) 00:15:52 - 01:03:28 Power Fantasie... more

We're talking about men this time.

Using different media like Star Wars, American Psycho, and Blade Runner 2049, we develop some theory on this idea of "media illiteracy", on masculinity and its toxicity.

Fundamentally considering what we mean wh... more

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Recent Guests

Oli Mould
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Royal Holloway, University of London
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Sid Menon
Host and editor of the Bad Game Hall of Fame podcast and We Thought About Games
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John Greenaway
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Frank
Host of The Left Page / co-hosts with a focus on historical and intellectual analysis.
Leon
Co-host and social scientist with a focus on culture, society, and critical theory.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Lol

    No joke this podcast popped up while I was searching for mythology podcasts...seems fitting

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    StuScotts
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Entertaining and interesting commentary on literature from a Latin American perspective. I love the Borges episodes! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dats sum n gang tharr
    Canada6 years ago
  • Dope Left lit analysis

    The Left Page is a great leftist podcast that focuses on literature. I don’t care for reading much anymore and I haven’t read most of what they have reviewed but it’s still a great pleasure to listen to these two great friends talk about books. So much so that I listened to the first five episodes in a day. This is an amazing show with great hosts

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    United States7 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Great podcast from very well researched people. Both fun and educational.

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    5
    A very tall man.
    United States7 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous critique of culture and power.
Engaging conversations that blend theory with pop culture.
Consistently insightful and well-researched.
Excellent depth on literature and media from a left perspective.

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Conversation #0002 - You Forgot Yourselves
Q: Is there any kind of moral messaging the game does with regards to people wanting to forget the war?
No, it doesn't approach like the war proper or what were the causes or the escalation of the war.
Here Be Media - Episode 44 - Paradise Killer: Defective Detectives
Q: Frank, what initially drew you into this game and made you recommend doing an episode about it?
I think for me, I was really enthralled by the detective narrative there. I really enjoyed it. I like a good mystery that grips me well enough.

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Two historians and social scientists explore culture, media, and literature through a leftist lens, delivering rigorous analysis tempered with personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently critique power dynamics, patriarchy, technology's impact on labor and storytelling, and the politics of popular media—from video games to film and classic novels—while foregrounding utopian and collective-action perspectives. Noteworthy is the blend of theoretical critique with accessible pop-cultural references, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a consistent emphasis on sources, nuance, and community in discussion. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy intellectually spirited debates about culture, politics, and media, with a pro... more

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